Valentine’s Day isn’t just for grown-ups—kids can enjoy the spirit of love and friendship too! Whether you’re planning a classroom party, a playdate, or just looking for fun activities to enjoy at home,
Valentine’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to combine creativity, love, and laughter. From heart-themed scavenger hunts to fun craft activities, here’s a list of Valentine’s Day games for kids that will make the day extra special.
1.) Valentine’s Day Bingo
Imagine traditional bingo transformed into a Valentine’s spectacle! Instead of numbers, cards feature adorable Valentine’s symbols – tiny red hearts, chocolate boxes, love letters sealed with kisses, and sweet cupids with golden arrows.
Children sit at tables decorated with rose petals, clutching their markers with excitement as they search their cards for each called symbol.
Setting the Scene:
- Custom-designed bingo cards featuring glittering Valentine’s images
- Heart-shaped markers or conversation heart candies for placing on cards
- A decorative “calling bag” made of red velvet
- Small prizes wrapped in shimmering paper
How to play this game
The room buzzes with anticipation as children settle into their seats, each clutching a beautifully designed bingo card adorned with whimsical Valentine’s symbols.
Red and pink conversation hearts sit in small dishes beside each player, ready to mark their spaces.
The caller reaches into a heart-shaped basket, pulling out the first card with flourish.
“Cupid’s Arrow!” they announce, and the room fills with the soft patter of children searching their cards, eyes scanning eagerly.
A few excited gasps signal successful finds as hearts are placed carefully on matching spaces.
The game continues, building excitement with each call until suddenly— “BINGO!” A young voice rings out, filled with joy.
The winner bounces in their seat as their card is verified, and everyone applauds this first victory of the day. But the game isn’t over – there are more patterns to complete, more chances to win, and more smiles to share.
Watch as faces light up with each call, and listen to the delighted squeals of “BINGO!” echoing through the room. This isn’t just a game – it’s a celebration of attention, patience, and the sweet taste of victory.
2.) Heart Scavenger Hunt
Transform your space into a magical treasure hunt where love notes hide in unexpected places and heart-shaped clues lead to delightful discoveries.
This isn’t your ordinary scavenger hunt – it’s an adventure that gets hearts racing and minds working.
Creating the Magic:
- Heart-shaped clues written in golden ink
- Treasures wrapped in iridescent paper
- Maps decorated with Valentine’s symbols
- Special “detective kits” with magnifying glasses and collection bags
How to play this game
Picture this: A room transformed into a Valentine’s wonderland, with hidden treasures tucked into every nook and cranny.
Children clutch their decorated collection bags, their eyes sparkling with determination as they read their first clue:
“Where love grows tall and green with care,
Look behind the potted pear!”
They scatter like confetti in the wind, some tiptoeing carefully, others bouncing with excitement.
Each discovery brings squeals of delight – a paper heart behind a plant, a tiny teddy bear peeking from behind a book, a love letter tucked beneath a cushion.
The hunt transforms ordinary spaces into magical realms of discovery.
Children become love detectives, following trails of paper hearts, decoding sweet messages, and discovering treasures that warm their hearts. Each found item brings a new burst of joy and excitement.
3.) Valentine’s Day Relay Races
Picture teams lined up, bouncing with energy, ready to participate in relay races with romantic twists. These aren’t ordinary races – they’re love-themed challenges that combine physical activity with hilarious Valentine’s tasks.
Race Variations:
- “Cupid’s Arrow Carry” – balancing paper arrows between players
- “Heart Hop” – jumping with heart-shaped balloons between knees
- “Love Letter Delivery” – racing to deliver Valentine’s cards to mailboxes
- “Sweet Heart Stack” – building towers of conversation heart boxes
How to play this game
The energy is electric as teams line up, each child wearing a heart-shaped badge indicating their team color.
At the starting line, the first runners balance heart-shaped balloons between their knees, faces scrunched in concentration. The whistle blows! Hop, hop, hop – they make their way across the course, some balloons escaping with playful pops, sending runners back to start amid giggles and encouraging cheers from teammates.
The air fills with shouts of support and laughter as each team works together, passing batons shaped like Cupid’s arrows, or carefully carrying stacks of valentine cards to sort into mailboxes.
The air fills with laughter as children hop, skip, and dance their way through each challenge, working together and cheering each other on.
4.) Pin the Arrow on Cupid
This charming adaptation of the classic party game features a large, beautifully illustrated Cupid poster waiting to receive his golden arrow.
Children spin with giggles, trying to guide their arrow to its target while wearing heart-decorated blindfolds.
Setting Up Success:
- A whimsical, hand-drawn Cupid poster
- Glittering golden arrows with adhesive backs
- Soft pink blindfolds decorated with hearts
- Musical accompaniment for each attempt
How to play this game
A magnificent Cupid poster adorns the wall, his bow conspicuously empty, waiting for arrows.
Children line up, each holding a glittering arrow with their name written in sparkling ink.
The first player steps forward, is gently blindfolded with a silk scarf decorated with hearts, and spun three times.
“A little to the left!”
“You’re getting closer!”
“Almost there!”
The crowd offers encouraging whispers as each child makes their attempt, some arrows landing perfectly, others finding amusing new homes in Cupid’s curly hair or floating clouds.
Each attempt brings fresh laughter and applause, celebrating both near-misses and perfect shots with equal enthusiasm.
Watch as children sway and stumble, guided by friends’ encouraging voices, creating moments of pure joy whether they hit the mark or send their arrow flying in an unexpected direction.
5.) Heart Toss Game
Imagine a carnival-style game where children toss heart-shaped beanbags through heart-shaped openings, each successful throw met with twinkling lights and sweet surprises. The game combines hand-eye coordination with festive fun.
Creating the Experience:
- Heart-shaped target board with multiple openings
- Soft, sparkly beanbags in various sizes
- Point values written in glitter
- LED lights that flash with successful throws
How to play this game
Imagine a carnival-style booth decorated with streaming ribbons of red and pink. At its center stands a giant heart-shaped target board with differently sized openings, each rimmed with twinkling lights.
Children take turns tossing soft, stuffed hearts, their faces lighting up when they make a successful throw and the target sparkles in celebration.
“I got it in the middle!” one child exclaims as their heart sails through the center opening, triggering a cascade of magical twinkles and celebratory music.
Even missed throws bring joy as hearts bounce playfully off the board, sometimes landing in unexpected places to everyone’s amusement.
The excitement builds as children perfect their throwing techniques, celebrating each other’s successes with high-fives and heartfelt cheers.
6.) DIY Valentine’s Day Craft Contest
Transform tables into creation stations where imagination runs wild and love takes physical form through art. This isn’t just crafting – it’s a celebration of creativity where every child becomes an artist of the heart.
Crafting Materials:
- Shimmering papers in every shade of pink and red
- Ribbons, lace, and decorative trims
- Glitter glue and decorative scissors
- Natural elements like pressed flowers
How to play this game
The craft tables look like love exploded across them – red and pink paper scattered like rose petals, glitter sparkling under the lights, ribbons curling in elaborate spirals.
Each young artist sits before their creation space, armed with scissors, glue, and unlimited imagination.
As time ticks by, tongues peek out in concentration. Some create elaborate pop-up cards that spring to life when opened, while others craft intricate heart-shaped mobiles that dance in the air.
The room grows quieter as children focus on their masterpieces, occasionally broken by excited whispers of “Look what I made!” or “Can you help me with this fold?”
Watch as children pour their hearts into creating unique valentines, each piece telling its own story of friendship and love.
7.) Valentine’s Day Charades
Turn simple charades into a Valentine’s spectacular where children act out love-themed words and phrases. Giggles erupt as players mime “chocolate box,” “love letter,” or “cupid’s arrow” while their teammates guess.
Theme Ideas:
- Valentine’s Day traditions
- Famous romantic movie scenes (kid-appropriate)
- Love-themed animals and objects
- Sweet treat demonstrations
How to play this game
In this heartwarming version of charades, children transform into silent storytellers. A young performer draws a card reading “Making a Valentine” and springs into action.
They mime cutting paper with exaggerated scissors motions, pretend to spread glue with careful precision, and sprinkle imaginary glitter with dramatic flair.
Their team watches intently, shouting guesses:
“Writing a letter!”
“Drawing a heart!”
“Oh, oh – making a Valentine!”
Victory brings high-fives all around before the next performer takes center stage, ready to act out their own love-themed scenario.
The room fills with laughter and creative expression as children discover new ways to communicate through movement and gesture.
8.) Valentine’s Day Pictionary
Set up easels and drawing stations where young artists attempt to capture love-themed words through quick sketches. This game combines artistic expression with quick thinking, creating moments of hilarity and triumph.
Artist Supplies:
- Red and pink markers
- Heart-shaped drawing boards
- Timer decorated with cupids
- Word cards with Valentine’s themes
How to play this game
At the easel, a young artist grips their red marker with determination. The timer starts, and they begin drawing with swift, sure strokes.
A heart takes shape, then what appears to be wings, and finally a bow and arrow. Their team leans forward, calling out guesses with increasing excitement:
“Love bird!”
“Flying heart!”
“Cupid! It’s Cupid!”
Each round brings new artistic interpretations and creative guesses, filling the room with laughter and friendly competition.
Witness the concentration on little faces as they race against time to draw “true love,” “friendship,” or “heart bouquet” while their teammates shout increasingly creative guesses.
9.) Heart Bowling
Create a bowling alley where traditional pins are replaced with heart-shaped targets and balls are decorated with valentine patterns. This game combines physical skill with festive fun.
Setting the Scene:
- Heart-shaped pins that sparkle when hit
- Decorated bowling balls in various sizes
- Scoring sheets with love themes
- Victory dance area for celebrations
How to play this game
Ten heart-shaped pins stand proudly at attention, their glittery surfaces catching the light. Each pin tells its own love story – some decorated with cupids, others with sweetheart messages.
The bowling balls, painted in swirling patterns of red and pink, wait for their moment to shine.
A young bowler steps up, grasping a rosy bowling ball with determination. The crowd hushes as she takes aim.
The ball rolls forward, wobbling slightly on its path, then – CRASH! Pins scatter like dancing hearts, some spinning in place before falling.
Cheers erupt as the score is tallied, and each fallen pin reveals a hidden message of friendship and love.
“Look! Mine says ‘You’re Amazing!’” a child exclaims, collecting their knocked-down pin. Even those who don’t score strikes find joy in reading the sweet messages revealed by their efforts.
Children cheer each other on as pins tumble, celebrating strikes and spares with equal enthusiasm.
10.) Love Letter Matching Game
Spread out pairs of beautiful Valentine’s cards face-down, creating a memory game that tests concentration while celebrating the art of love letters. Each match reveals a special message or picture.
Game Elements:
- Custom-designed matching cards
- Special messages revealed with matches
- Gentle background music
- Reward system for successful pairs
How to play this game
Spread across a table decorated with lace doilies, dozens of heart-shaped cards lie face-down, each hiding one half of a perfect pair.
The cards themselves are works of art – some sparkle with glitter, others feature raised designs you can feel with your fingertips.
“I remember seeing the rose on this side…” a player murmurs, carefully flipping one card, then another.
“Match!” they exclaim as two identical love birds appear. Each successful match reveals not just matching pictures, but also pieces of a larger valentine message that will come together when all pairs are found.
Players lean in close, their concentration evident as they try to remember the location of each card. The room fills with soft “oohs” and “aahs” as particularly beautiful matches are revealed, and excited whispers as players get closer to completing the hidden message.
Watch as children exercise their memory skills while discovering sweet messages and beautiful artwork.
11.) Cupid’s Target Practice
Set up a safe and exciting target practice game where foam arrows or soft balls aim for heart-shaped targets. Each target holds a different point value and possibly a special surprise.
Safety and Fun:
- Soft projectiles with heart-shaped tips
- Targets at various heights and distances
- Point system with valentine rewards
- Safety zones marked with rose petals
How to play this game
Imagine a carnival-style setting where soft foam arrows tipped with heart-shaped cushions await their chance to fly.
The target wall features clouds of different sizes and colors, each with its own point value written in swirling script.
Behind each cloud hides a special surprise – a kind message, a small treat, or a valentine sticker.
Children take turns playing the role of Cupid, some closing one eye for better aim, others throwing their arms back dramatically before launching their arrows.
Each successful hit triggers a magical reaction – the cloud might light up, make a tinkling sound, or reveal its hidden treasure.
Children practice their aim while learning about gentle competition and celebrating each other’s successes.
12.) Valentine’s Day Obstacle Course
Create an engaging obstacle course where each station represents a different Valentine’s Day theme. Children navigate through tunnels of love, over heart bridges, and around cupid’s clouds.
Course Elements:
- Heart-shaped stepping stones
- Love letter crawl tubes
- Balance beams decorated with roses
- Ball pit filled with heart-shaped balls
How to play this game
The room transforms into an adventure landscape where every obstacle tells a story of love and friendship.
Participants begin by crawling through the “Tunnel of Sweet Messages,” its walls lined with encouraging notes.
They emerge to face the “Balance Beam of Friendship,” decorated with paper hearts that flutter as they pass.
Next comes the “Love Letter Leap,” where they hop from one giant envelope to another, then the “Heart Ball Pit” where they must find one special golden heart before moving on.
The course concludes with the “Friendship Bridge,” where teammates must work together to cross while holding hands.
“We did it together!” children cheer as they complete each section, their faces flushed with excitement and effort. Every obstacle offers not just a physical challenge, but a chance to experience the joy of cooperation and friendship.
Watch as children navigate each challenge with determination and joy, helping each other along the way.
13.) Valentine’s Day Dance Party
Transform your space into a dance floor where children express their joy through movement. Include special dance challenges and heart-themed musical games.
Party Elements:
- Playlist of kid-friendly love songs
- Dance move cards for inspiration
- Special effects lighting
- Group dance challenges
See the pure joy as children move freely, expressing themselves through dance and movement.
14.) Balloon Pop Valentine’s Game
Fill heart-shaped balloons with special valentine messages and small treats. Children take turns popping balloons to reveal their surprises, adding an element of excitement to gift-giving.
Game Setup:
- Heart-shaped balloons in various sizes
- Special messages and small prizes
- Safe popping stations
- Collection bags for treats
How to play this game
Red and pink balloons bob gently in the air, each containing a special valentine message or tiny treat.
Children take turns selecting their balloon, their eyes wide with anticipation. Some balloons have questions written on the outside:
“What makes you a good friend?”
“Share something kind about the person next to you!”
“Make a heart shape with someone nearby!”
After answering their question, they get to pop their balloon (with adult help if needed), creating exciting moments of surprise as messages and treats flutter to the ground.
The sound of each pop is followed by delighted gasps and the rustle of paper as hidden treasures are discovered.
The anticipation builds with each pop, revealing sweet surprises and messages of friendship.
15.) DIY Valentine’s Day Memory Match
Guide children in creating their own memory match game cards before playing the game. This combines crafting with gameplay for a unique experience.
Creation Station:
- Card-making materials
- Decorative elements
- Clear instructions
- Storage envelopes for finished games
How to play this game
This game begins as an art project, with children designing their own matching cards. Some draw elaborate hearts, others create funny valentine monsters, and still others write secret messages that will only make sense when the matching pair is found.
Once the cards are complete, they’re shuffled and laid out for play. The game becomes especially meaningful as players recognize their friends’ artwork and handwriting:
“Oh, I know who made this one!”
“Look at the cute heart monster Sarah drew!”
“These matching jokes are so funny!”
The personal touch makes each match more special, and children beam with pride when others find their created pairs.
Watch as children take pride in creating their own game pieces before enjoying the matching challenge.
Final Thoughts
As the games come to an end, take a moment to gather everyone in a friendship circle. Share favorite moments, exchange final valentines, and celebrate the bonds strengthened through play.
These aren’t just games – they’re memories in the making, teaching children about love, friendship, and the joy of celebrating together.
Each game brings its own magic to your Valentine’s celebration, creating a tapestry of experiences that children will cherish.
From the excitement of active games to the focus of crafting activities, every moment is an opportunity to build connections and spread love.
Remember, the true success of these games isn’t measured in points or prizes, but in the smiles, laughter, and warmth they bring to young hearts.
As you plan your Valentine’s Day celebration, choose games that best fit your group’s age and interests, and don’t be afraid to adapt them to create your own special magic.
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